1959 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1966 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1966 Renault Dauphine is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Berkeley Twosome. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Berkeley Twosome would be higher. At 845 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Renault Dauphine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Berkeley Twosome (49 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley Twosome should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Renault Dauphine weights approximately 314 kg more than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Berkeley Twosome (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (58 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Berkeley Twosome will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Twosome | 1966 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Berkeley | Renault |
| Model | Twosome | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 691 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 318 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 38 L |
